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HF51 YDZ

2002 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,039 mi
Last recorded131,039 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 YDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 131,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various joints (7.1.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both repaired (8.1.2a)

both headlamps product on lens

coil spring worn both rears getting weak. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 124,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear ends (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres slight perished nothing considered excessive.

both rear springs getting weak re ride height

Fail 5 Oct 2016 124,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear ends (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres slight perished nothing considered excessive.

both rear springs getting weak re ride height

Pass 5 Oct 2015 118,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 118,313 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 111,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 103,929 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 98,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,310 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2012 84,310 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,147 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,749 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,750 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,040 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2007 34,663 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 34,663 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 26,694 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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HF51 YDZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF51 YDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF51 YDZ registered?

HF51 YDZ is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 February 2002.

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